FT0100 Wireless 8 Channel Advanced Weather Station User Manual
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1. Figure 1 2 BEFORE inserting the batteries locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter Figure 2 displays all four switches 1n the OFF position factory default setting Figure 2 3 Channel Number The WS 11 supports up to eight transmitters To set each channel number the default is Channel 1 change Dip Switches 1 2 and 3 as referenced in Table l 4 Temperature Units of Measure To change the transmitter display units of measure F vs C change Dip Switch 4 as referenced in Table 1 Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 3 ambient weather aa Mu m own DOWN DOWN Cmmdi DOWN pown UP J Chami own ue DOWN Chamis own up UP Cmmdi UP pown pown Cmes Ur pow UP Cmmd UP ue DOWN Cme w qw fe fe fos 5 Insert two AAA batteries After inserting the batteries the remote sensor LED indicator will light for 4 seconds and then flash once per 60 seconds thereafter Each time it flashes the sensor is transmitting data 7 Verify the correct channel number CH and temperature units of measure F vs C are on the display as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 1 temperature 2 temperature units F vs C 3 channel number 4 relative humidity mm m mH com 8 Close the battery door Make sure the gasket around the battery compartment is properly seated in its trace prio2. Red Red Hot EY O S Note This manual is not printed in color To view the actual color chart visit http site ambientweatherstore com Manuals ws1 1 pdf to view the actual color Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 12 gt ambient weather X Note Reference Section 7 5 Personalizing Color Ranges to modify the color changes to best suit your comfort level and location 15 Backlight Contrast Press the SET key again to change the backlight brightness the BRIGHT icon will be displayed Press the key or key to adjust the backlight contrast from 1 dim to 8 bright 5 3 Channel Selection Press the CHANNEL button to switch the display between remote sensors through 8 and scroll mode es In scroll mode all of the indoor and detected outdoor sensors will be displayed in five second intervals 5 4 Sensor Search Mode If any of the sensor communication is lost dashes will be displayed on the screen To reacquire the signal 1 Ifa specific channel is lost press the CH button to display this channel then Press and hold the CH button for 3 seconds and the remote search icon SE will be constantly displayed for up to 3 minutes Once the signal is reacquired the remote search icon wy will turn off and the current values will be displayed 2 If new sensors are added subtracted or multiple sensor channels are lost Press and hold the
3. j ambient weather WS 11 Wireless 8 Channel Advanced Weather Station with Temperature Spectrum Color Changing Backlight User Manual ambient weather Table of Contents 2 3 4 5 ON lirisrerell GOLPE TNR 2 Geine SCG NR m 2 2 1 lg CNET One eee ee eee ne een ee ee eer eee eer eee er ee ee ere ee rere 2 2 2 Recommend Tools NT a E E 3 2 3 Thermo Hystometer Sensor Set UD dicia ins katasadueutageea kn d ada etd keadilan 3 2 4 Display Console SEU UD sneccrsstneomtsesacuasstesiacutrwesdunisbuaonlawebnentabelaentiwoldonnWelacutusiduntiuniauntans 5 2 4 1 Display Console Layout ccccccccccccccccceeeeeeaeesssssesseeecececeeeeeeeeeaaaaeesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaas 6 2 4 2 Sensor Operation Verification ius cexssicunervaadenanmicisnmonriaduncrsaaicunansiaidenanticicuwuneuaannasadanadnatedensneidn 7 Remote Sensor Installation 2222 rines aoo tma dio cra pde ad ae EYE ETE Sd eaa eod Uo REI EE AMEN Y aE Edu uaa duo 8 Display RIS IPIE ETE M 8 4 1 Bro OTE ICON ERR 8 4 2 Low Bao Ale IE m 8 reete SPUR m E E 9 5 1 rire di IS ay VIOUS MR TET mn 9 5 4 Sensor Search Mode RR TS 13 5 5 Histon Grph Mode esses EMEN LAN DUE RUE HM R d UIRNEUIUL IN UR PRIN EIS 13 5 6 Reset vn NOST OB demo teda dad dT SURE da de a EORUM da anm C aUud kN REDE 13 2 SEOOZE IMOGOE ooosomesbo ont bipUnEubn est bipes E OmU 14 5 8 lore FG Ie asses toes neste ace ee aaa T Ur 14 5 9 Adjustment OF CaliDEAtlQEi uiceueicece teo c aseo ka naue a
4. DD MM Y Y or YY MM DD 5 Change Day Press the SET key again to set the calendar day Press the key or key to adjust the calendar day 6 Change Month Press the SET key again to set the calendar month Press the key or key to adjust the calendar month 7 Change Year Press the SET key again to set the calendar year Press the key or key to adjust the calendar year 8 Max Min Clearing Press the SET key again to set the max min clearing mode CLR The Max Min can be programmed to clear daily at midnight or manually Press the 4 key to switch between Clears Daily and Clears Manually 9 Temperature Units of Measure default F Press the SET key again to change the temperature units of measure the UNITSET icon will be displayed Press the key to switch between F and C units of measure 10 Barometric Pressure Display Units mmhg inHg or hPa Press the SET key again to change the pressure units of measure the UNITSET icon will be displayed Press the key to toggle the pressure units between mmhg inHg or hPa 11 Pressure Threshold Setting default level 2 Press the SET key again adjust the Pressure threshold setting the WEATHER icon will be displayed Press key or key to adjust the pressure threshold setting up or down Refer to Section 7 4 for more details on this function 12 Storm Threshold Setting default level 4 Press the SET key again entering into the storm threshold
5. HectoPascals hPa Pressure units in SI international system units of measurement Same as millibars 1 hPa 1 mbar Inches of Mercury inHg Pressure in Imperial units of measure 1 inch of mercury 33 86 millibars 9 Specifications 9 1 Wireless Specifications e Line of sight wireless transmission in open air 300 feet 100 feet under most conditions e Frequency 433 MHz e Update Rate 60 seconds Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 21 ambient weather 9 2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters Outdoor Temperature 40 to 140 F F Indoor Humidity 10 to 99 5 only guaranteed 1 Outdoor Humidity 10 to 99 5 only guaranteed 1 Barometric Pressure 8 85 to 32 50 inHg 9 3 Power Consumption e Base station display console 4 x AA 1 5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries not included e Remotesensor 2x AAA 1 5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries not included e Battery life Minimum 12 months for base station with one sensor and excellent reception Intermittent reception and multiple sensors may reduce the battery life Minimum 12 months for thermometer hygrometer sensor use lithium batteries in cold weather climates less than 4 F 10 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Wireless remote thermo hygrometer not If any of the sensor communication is lost dashes reporting in to console w
6. or personal preferences For example if you live in Alaska your definition of hot and cold may be very different if you live in Arizona Likewise if you track your indoor comfort level your comfort range may be very different than someone else Example 1 I live in Arizona and the temperature ranges from 20 F to 110 F Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 20 ambient weather Color Increment HI LOW 9 110 20 9 10 F Example 2 I live in Alaska and the temperature ranges from 20 F to 70 F Color Increments HI LOW 11 70 20 9 10 F 8 Glossary of Terms Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured Hygrometer A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air Absolute Barometric Relative barometric pressure corrected to sea level To compare Pressure pressure conditions from one location to another meteorologists correct pressure to sea level conditions Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude the sea level corrected pressure the pressure your location would be at if located at sea level is generally higher than your measured pressure Relative Barometric Measured barometric pressure relative to your location or ambient Pressure conditions
7. axis or y axis auto scales displays the deviation from the current value the most recent data will always display 0 For example when in temperature mode if the bar displays 4 this represents 4 degrees higher than the current value Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 9 gt ambient weather 5 2 Set Program Mode While in Normal Mode press and hold the SET key for at least three seconds to enter the Set Mode The first setting will begin flashing You can press the SET key again to skip any step as defined below X Note In the Set mode press the key or key to change or scroll the value Hold the key or key for three seconds to increase decrease rapidly X Note In Set mode to enter the normal mode complete all set mode operations or wait 30 seconds for timeout 1 12 24 Hour Format default 12h Press the SET key again to adjust the 12 24 hour format setting FMT Press the key to change between 12 hour and 24 hour format 2 Change Hour Press the SET key again to set the hour Press the key or key to adjust the hour up or down Note the PM icon is present during afternoon hours 3 Change Minute Press the SET key again to set the minute Press the 4 key or key to adjust the minute up or down 4 Date Format default DD MM Press the SET key again to enter the day month format mode Press the key to switch between MM DD Y Y
8. because it is in the shade most of the day Consider the following radiation shield if this is not possible http www ambientweather com amwesrpatean html Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to agree signal filtering The indoor and outdoor temperature sensors should agree within 2 F the sensor accuracy is F Use the calibration feature to match the indoor and outdoor temperature to a known source Indoor and Outdoor Humidity do not Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to agree signal filtering The indoor and outdoor humidity sensors should agree within 10 the sensor accuracy is 5 96 Use the calibration feature to match the indoor and outdoor humidity to a known source Display console contrast is weak Replace console batteries with a fresh set of batteries Outdoor color does not change as Make sure the outdoor sensor is assigned to Channel 1 expected Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 23 ambient weather 11 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www AmbientWeather com Accessory Description Energizer AAAS Lithium AAA lithium batteries for cold weather climates Battery 2 pack Batteries for Long Life and Cold Climates Ambient Weather Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather SRS100
9. channel 1 humidity high alarm 12 Outdoor 1 channel 1 humidity low alarm X3 Note To prevent repetitive alarming of temperature there is a 0 9 F tolerance band For example if you set the high alarm to 80 0 F and silence the alarm the alarm icon will continue to flash until the temperature falls below 79 1 F at which point the alarm will reset and must increase above 80 0 F to activate again Xa Note To prevent repetitive alarming of humidity there is a 4 tolerance band For example if you set the high alarm to 6096 and silence the alarm the alarm icon will continue to flash until the humidity falls below 56 at which point the alarm will reset and must increase above 60 to activate again 6 4 Alarm and Command Key Beeper ON OFF Mode The beeper can be silenced for both alarms and key strokes In normal mode press and hold the ALARM key for five seconds to toggle the beeper on or off depending on the current setting The BUZZON beeper on or BUZZOFF beeper off icon will appear in the time area for three seconds Press and hold the ALARM button again for five seconds to toggle the BUZZON or BUZZOFF command 7 Other Console Features The following section describes additional features and display icons Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 18 j ambient weather 7 1 Weather Forecasting N Note The weather forecast or pressure tendency is based on
10. min max checking and cleaning mode return to normal display mode 5 7 Snooze Mode If the alarm sounds and you wish to silence the alarm press the SNOOZE LIGHT key the backlight will turn The alarm icon will continue to flash and the alarm will silence for five minute Press any key HISTORY SET ALARM CHANNEL to permanently exit the Snooze mode 5 8 Backlight Mode IF the LED is off press the LIGHT button once The backlight will turn on for five seconds and if no operation is performed for three seconds the backlight will turn off Press and hold the LIGHT key for two seconds and the backlight will turn on permanently and display LED ON icon will be displayed for three seconds in the time field IF the LED is on press and hold the LIGHT button once and the LED will turn off N Note To dim the backlight display press the SNOOZE LIGHT button on the top of the console to toggle the backlight contrast level between 1 the lowest setting and the current setting 1 8 N Note To easily adjust the backlight when the backlight is on press the SNOOZE LIGHT button twice in quick succession to enter the Backlight Contrast Mode BRIGHT 4 will be displayed Press key or key to adjust contrast value from 1 to 8 and press the SET key to exit Ni Note If plugged into AC power the time area will display AC ON and the backlight will remain on It is not recommended leaving the backlight on for a long period o
11. setting the STORM icon will be displayed Press the key or key to adjust the storm threshold up or down Refer to Section 7 3 for more details on this function 13 Weather Forecast Icon Setting default partly cloudy Press the SET key again to set the weather forecast icon initial conditions based on the current weather conditions Press the Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 10 gt ambient weather key or key to toggle weather icons between sunny partly cloudy cloudy or rainy Ye Note On a sunny day from 7 01 am to 6 59 pm the daytime icon is displayed sun From 7 00 pm to 7 00 am the nighttime icon is displayed moon and stars 14 Backlight Color Setting default OUT Press the SET key again to set the backlight color defined parameter the LED icon will be displayed Press key or key to toggle between IN uses the indoor temperature to automatically display backlight color OUT uses the channel 1 temperature to automatically display backlight color or USE manually set your own backlight color to one of 11 choices The following section is based on the IN OUT or USE setting selected 14 1 IN Backlight Color Setting reference Figure 10 14 2 Indoor Backlight Color Low IN default 58 Press the SET key again to change the lower range of the color changing backlight spectrum the LOWER icon will be displayed Press the key or key t
12. the beeper press any key The alarm beeper can be permanently silenced by referencing Section 6 4 6 2 Alarm Settings Time of day indoor and channel 1 alarms are supported Channels 2 8 alarms are not supported To view the current alarm settings press the ALARM key to enter the alarm mode 6 3 Setting the Alarms To set the alarms press and hold the SET key for three seconds The alarm parameter will begin flashing To adjust the alarm parameter press the or key to increase or decrease the alarm setting slowly or press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease the alarm setting rapidly Press the ALARM key to turn on the alarm icon will appear and off the alarm To save the alarm setting and proceed to the next alarm parameter press do not hold the SET key After 30 seconds of inactivity the alarm mode will time out and return to normal mode Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 17 gt ambient weather The following is a list of the individual alarm parameters that are set in order 1 Alarm hour Alarm minute Indoor temperature high alarm Indoor temperature low alarm Indoor humidity high alarm Indoor humidity low alarm Outdoor 1 channel 1 temperature high alarm Outdoor 1 channel 1 temperature low alarm oe xm iv wr oe s de Outdoor 1 channel 1 dew point high alarm 10 Outdoor 1 channel 1 dew point low alarm 11 Outdoor 1
13. the rate of change of barometric pressure In general when the pressure increases the weather improves sunny to partly cloudy and when the pressure decreases the weather degrades cloudy to rain The weather forecast is an estimation or generalization of weather changes in the next 24 to 48 hours and varies from location to location The tendency is simply a tool for projecting weather conditions and is never to be relied upon as an accurate method to predict the weather 7 2 Weather Icons The following icons are displayed based on the rate of change threshold defined in Section 7 4 Sunny Pressure is rising and the yli y mE previous condition is partly o B Stars and Moon On a sunny day between 7 00pm and 7 00am night time the stars and moon will be displayed instead of the sunny icon willy d q N A Willy D VJ Partly Cloudy Pressure is falling and the 4 previous condition is sunny or Pressure is rising and the T V previous condition is cloudy Cloudy Pressure is falling and the ANILIN previous condition is partly C cloudy or Pressure is rising and the previous condition is rainy ANEAN Pressure is falling and the a D previous condition is cloudy N NNNNNNNN NV NN NN NN A y Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 19 gt ambient weather Sunny i Previous condition is sunny vlt GY pressure and pressure continuous to rise designating
14. 00 A 08 O a CMM MEI en nen CMM MEUM M HEUS 27 IU Trouble sin OGIO GULAG essersi rod ieee E S ENE OSE 22 IM PC Ce Ss O18 MER M 24 12 Liability Disclaimer sessioissa aaa d ONE 24 FEC S Duet t E E E E tecee sen caeeeteeteceese eat 24 l4 Warran DOCman e AEE a Eea 25 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the WS 11 Wireless 8 Channel Advanced Weather Station The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation operation and troubleshooting To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com ws11 2 Getting Started x Note The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section insert batteries in the remote transmitter s first Display Console second The unit consists of a display console receiver and a thermo hygrometer remote transmitter 2 1 Parts List 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxHxW 7 7 x 5 4 x 1 1 in LCD Dimensions LxW 5 1 x 4 3in l Thermo hygrometer transmitter FT007TH Noc RN Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 2 ambient weather 2 2 Recommend Tools Hammer and nail for hanging remote thermo hygrometer transmitter 2 3 Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Set Up 1 Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by removing the set screw as shown in Figure 1 LED Temperature A Humidity
15. 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 24 gt ambient weather This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outle
16. CH button for 5 seconds on any channel and the remote search icon will be constantly displayed for up to 10 minutes Once the signal is reacquired the remote search icon wy will turn off and the current values will be displayed 5 5 History Graph Mode The historical graph on the display changed to display the measured parameters In normal mode press the HISTORY key to toggle between e the barometer graph the BAROREL icon is displayed e indoor temperature graph the TEMP IN icon is displayed e indoor humidity graph the HUMI IN icon is displayed e outdoor temperature graph the TEMPOUT icon is displayed e outdoor humidity graph the HUMIOUT icon is displayed 5 6 Reset Min Max record If you own more than one remote sensor press the CHANNEL button first to display the specific channel you wish to clear In normal mode press and hold the HISTORY key for 3 seconds and the maximum values will Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 13 gt ambient weather begin flashing and the MAX CLR icon will be displayed Press the SET key to clear the maximum values The maximum values will now display the current values Press the HISTORY key again do not hold and the minimum values will begin flashing and the MIN CLR icon will be displayed Press the SET key to clear the minimum values The minimum values will now display the current values Pres the ALARM key to exit the
17. LX Temperature climates Remove the rain guard and install over thermo hygrometer and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Ambient Weather Humidity One step calibration kits for digital hygrometers use salt slurry formula Calibration Kits to accurately calibrate the indoor and outdoor hygrometers 12 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer Ambient LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT 13 FCC Statement Statement according to FCC part 15 19 Version 1 5 Copyright
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19. ature and humidity Mix Max information 7 Indoor and outdoor humidity low alarm and high alarm 8 Indoor and outdoor temperature low alarm and high alarm 9 Indoor alarm icon 10 Dew point temperature display 11 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 indicator ABB ABE BB BB 18 B B 24 20 46 12 8 4 2 0h OB 25 24 12 Scroll mode indicator 13 Low power indicator 14 Outdoor temperature display 15 Outdoor temperature and humidity Mix Max information 16 Outdoor humidity display 17 Outdoor alarm icon 18 Temperature humidity and pressure history graph 19 Weather tendency indicator 20 Barometer air pressure 21 Time and date 22 Time alarm 23 Pressure display unit inhg hpa or mmHg 24 Time format of history graph 12h or 24h 25 Temperature humidity and pressure variation in past 12h or 24h Figure 6 2 4 2 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location about 5 to 10 apart The sensors should be within 10 the accuracy is 5 Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize The humidity can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other a known source Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 7 j ambient weather same location about 5 to 10 apa
20. e sensor up to eight remotes are supported the display will automatically toggle between sensors until all sensors have reported in Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor has reported in or the radio search icon NEX is no longer on otherwise the remote sensor search mode will be terminated When the remote sensor temperature and humidity has been received the console will automatically switch to the normal mode and all further settings can be performed If the remote does not update please reference the troubleshooting guide in Section 10 S Note The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mounted position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet Power Adapter Figure 5 bs Note If the power adapter is plugged in AC ON will display in the time area for three seconds when powered up Conversely if the power adapter is not plugged in AC OFF will be displayed 2 4 1 Display Console Layout x Note The following illustration shows the full segment LCD display for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 6 ambient weather 1 Indoor temperature display 2 Indoor humidity display 3 Humidity Comfort Icon 4 Temperature units F or C 6 Indoor temper
21. ed and relative corrected to sea level To compare pressure conditions from one location to another meteorologists correct pressure to sea level conditions Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude the sea level corrected pressure the pressure your location would be at if located at sea level is generally higher than your measured pressure Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 16 gt ambient weather Thus your absolute pressure may read 28 62 inHg 969 mb at an altitude of 1000 feet 305 m but the relative pressure is 30 00 inHg 1016 mb The standard sea level pressure is 29 92 in Hg 1013 2hpa This is the average sea level pressure around the world Relative pressure measurements greater than 29 92 inHg 1013 2hpa are considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29 92 inHg are considered low pressure To determine the relative pressure for your location locate an official reporting station near you the internet is the best source for real time barometer conditions such as Weather com or Wunderground com and set your weather station to match the official reporting station 6 Alarm Mode The WS 11 includes time alarm temperature alarm and humidity alarm features for indoor and Channel 1 6 1 Alarm Operation When an alarm condition is exceeded the alarm icon will flash 4 visual and the alarm beeper will sound audible To silence
22. f time when operating on batteries only or the batteries will run down quickly Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 14 gt ambient weather 5 9 Adjustment or Calibration Ki Note The calibrated value can only be adjusted on the console The remote sensor s always displays the un calibrated or measured value N Note The measured humidity range is between 10 and 99 Humidity cannot be accurately measured outside of this range Thus the humidity cannot be calibrated below 10 or above 99 The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error The measurement can be adjusted from the console to calibrate to a known source Calibration is only useful if you have a known calibrated source you can compare it against and is optional This section discusses practices procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce manufacturing and degradation errors Do not compare your readings obtained from sources such as the internet radio television or newspapers They are in a different location and typically update once per hour The purpose of your weather station is to measure conditions of your surroundings which vary significantly from location to location The WS 110 supports up to eight remote sensors Each of the eight sensors can be calibrated If you own more than one remote sensor press the CHANNEL butt
23. ill be displayed on the screen To reacquire the signal press and hold the CHANNEL button for 3 seconds There are dashes on the display and the remote search icon will be constantly console displayed Once the signal is reacquired the remote search icon wey will turn off and the current values will be displayed The maximum line of sight communication range is 300 feet and 100 feet under most conditions Move the sensor assembly closer to the display console If the sensor assembly 1s too close less than 5 move the sensor assembly away from the display console Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 22 23 ambient weather Make sure the remote sensor LCD display is working and the transmitter light is flashing once per 60 seconds Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote thermo hygrometer For cold weather environments install lithium batteries Make sure the remote sensors are not transmitting through solid metal acts as an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers Move the remote sensor to a higher location Move the remote sensor to a closer location Temperature sensor reads too high in the Make sure the thermo hygrometer is mounted in a day time shaded area The pre preferred location is a north facing wall
24. mbient weather 7 extreme acts of nature such as lightning strikes or floods This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances 75 Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 26
25. me The calibration feature allows you to zero out this error To calibrate humidity you will need an accurate source such as a sling psychrometer or Humidipaks One Step Calibration kit 5 9 3 Setting Calibrated Barometric Pressure In normal mode press and hold the SET and ALARM keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the barometric pressure calibration mode The absolute relative pressure ABS will begin flashing 1 Absolute Pressure Press the or key to increase or decrease the absolute pressure reading in increments of 0 01 Press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly Press the SET key to adjust the relative pressure To restore to factory default press the ALARM key to reset current value 2 Relative Pressure Press the or key to increase or decrease the relative pressure reading in increments of 0 01 Press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly Press the SET key to exit the calibration mode If no operation is performed the calibration mode will timeout 1n 30 seconds To restore to factory default press the ALARM key to reset current value X Note The absolute pressure setting should not require adjusting but if you do adjust the absolute pressure exit the calibration mode before adjusting the relative pressure N Note The display console displays two different pressures absolute measur
26. never mix old and new batteries and never mix battery types such as alkaline and lithium together 5 Console Operation N Note The console has five keys for easy operation HISTORY key SET key ALARM key CHANNEL and SNOOZE LIGHT key 5 1 Quick Display Mode While in Normal Mode press do not hold the SET key to enter the Quick Display Mode as follows e once for time date and time week e twice for absolute pressure and relative pressure e three times for outdoor temperature and dew point e four times for 12h or 24h graph record 1 Time Date Time Week Press the CHANNEL or HISTORY key to toggle between Time Date Time Week 2 Absolute Pressure and Relative Pressure Press the CHANNEL or HISTORY key to toggle between absolute and relative pressure 3 Outdoor Temperature and Dew Point Press the CHANNEL or HISTORY key to toggle between the outdoor temperature and dew point 4 12h or 24h Graph Record Press the CHANNEL or HISTORY key to toggle between the last 12 hours or 24 hours record time Each bar represents the corresponding data and time for pressure temperature or humidity default is 24 hours 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 Oh V Lwy Oi fu wu c Or L fy C fy cma t 139 t Figure 9 NA Note The graph displays hours on the horizontal or x axis the most recent data to the right of the graph For example Oh is the current data and 12 is 12 hours ago The vertical
27. o adjust the low temperature limit 14 3 Indoor Backlight Color High default 85 Press the SET key again to change the upper range of the color changing backlight spectrum the UPPER icon will be displayed 14 4 OUT Backlight Color Setting uses Channel 1 reference Figure 10 14 5 Outdoor Backlight Color Low OUT default 10 Press the SET key again to change the lower range of the color changing backlight spectrum the LOWER icon will be displayed Press the key or key to adjust the low temperature limit 14 6 Indoor Backlight Color High default 100 Press the SET key again to change the upper range of the color changing backlight spectrum the UPPER icon will be displayed 14 7 USE Backlight Color Setting reference Figure 10 14 8 Backlight Color USE Press the SET key again to manually select the backlight color the COLOR icon will be displayed Press key or key to choose among 11 different colors Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 11 ambient weather The following table provides 11 different backlight colors for reference Color Colors Outdoor USE Comments Manually set Temperature Indoor maximum and minimum CH1 Temperature u values Cold Purple Fuchsia 10 20 58 61 20 30 61 64 Purple Blue Aqua Dark Green 30 40 64 67 40 50 67 70 Color Increment 50 60 70 73 HI LOW 9 Light Green Figure 10 Yellow Orange
28. on first to display the specific channel you wish to calibrate 5 9 1 Temperature Calibration In normal mode press and hold the SET and CHANNEL keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the temperature calibration mode The indoor temperature will begin flashing Press the or key to increase or decrease the temperature reading in increments of 0 1 Press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly Press the SET key switch to next channel Ithrough 8 If no operation is performed the calibration mode will timeout in 30 seconds To restore to factory default press the ALARM key to reset current value 5 9 2 Setting Calibrated Humidity In normal mode press and hold the SET and HISTORY keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the humidity calibration mode The indoor humidity will begin flashing Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 15 gt ambient weather Press the or key to increase or decrease the humidity reading in increments of 1 Press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly Press the SET key switch to next channel Ithrough 8 If no operation is performed the calibration mode will timeout in 30 seconds To restore to factory default press the ALARM key to reset current value Xa Note Humidity is a difficult parameter to measure accurately and drifts over ti
29. r to closing the door Tighten the set screw Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 4 ambient weather 2 4 Display Console Set Up 1 Move the remote thermo hygrometer s about 5 to 10 away from the display console if the sensor is too close it may not be received by the display console If you have more than one transmitter make sure they are all powered up and transmitting on different channels 2 Remove the battery door on the back of the display as shown in Figure 4 Insert four AA alkaline or lithium batteries in the back of the display console The display will beep once and all of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly The console will cycle through a spectrum of colors x Note The character contrast is best from a slightly elevated viewing angle 1 pre E E Ea s n Figure 4 3 Replace the battery door and fold out the desk stand and place the console in the upright position The console will instantly display indoor temperature humidity barometer tendency date and time The remote temperature and humidity will update on the display within a few minutes on the appropriate channel Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 5 ambient weather While in the search mode the remote search icon NEL will be constantly displayed If you have more than once remot
30. rising high wily 2 NN Zz pressure system Rainy and Previous condition is rainy pressure and pressure continuous to fall designating falling low pressure system Figure 11 7 3 Storm Threshold Indicator The storm threshold the negative rate of pressure change signifying a storm is expected can be adjusted from 3 mbar hour to level 9 mbar hour the default level 4 mbar hour The lower the level pressure threshold setting the higher sensitivity for weather forecast changes Locations that experience frequent changes in air pressure require a higher setting compared to locations where the air pressure is typically stagnant When negative rate of change of pressure is exceeded for three hours the storm warning indicator will be activated and the clouds with rain icon will flash for three hours indicating the storm warning feature is active 7 4 Pressure Threshold Setting The pressure threshold the negative or positive rate of change of pressure signifying a change in the weather can be adjusted from 2 mbar hour to 4 mbar hour default level 2 mbar hour The lower the level pressure threshold setting the higher sensitivity for weather forecast changes Locations that experience frequent changes in air pressure require a higher setting compared to locations where the air pressure is typically stagnant 7 5 Personalizing Color Ranges You can customize your background color ranges to suit your location
31. rt The sensors should be within 3 F the accuracy is 2 F Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize The temperature can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other or a known source 3 Remote Sensor Installation It is recommended you mount the remote sensor outside in a shaded area A north facing wall is preferred because it is in the shade most of the day Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings Although the sensor is water resistant it is best to mount in a well protected area such as under an eve Use a screw or nail not included to affix the remote sensor to the wall as shown in Figure 7 K hT 1 A kn K kN E x w E x kT x AY 1 K t kT kt i k i W w A bt e Figure 7 4 Display Features 4 1 Comfort Icon The comfort icon is based on humidity ranges specified in Figure 8 The icon is displayed for indoor humidity remote channel 1 humidity and optional remote channels 2 through 8 humidity RH lt 45 RH 4596 6596 RH gt 65 Dry Comfortable Figure 4 2 Low Battery Icon A low battery indicator icon is shown in the display window for each sensor When the low battery Version 1 5 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 8 j ambient weather icon appears the battery voltage is lower than 2 4V replace the batteries in the sensor with fresh batteries Be sure to
32. t on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 14 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient LLC The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient LLC Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 3 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient LLC authorized service center 4 units used for other than home use 5 applications and uses that this product was not intended 6 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and Version 1 5 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 25 a
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